Dena Love Day at Robinson Park Recreation Center brought the Pasadena community together two weeks after the Eaton Fire. The event featured food trucks, music, and resources, marking a milestone of a year without gang-related deaths. Community members expressed unity and hope despite recent adversities. LaToya Carr, a gang outreach coordinator, noted the power of mutual aid efforts in the wake of the wildfire. The gathering also highlighted issues of historical redlining and its impact on the community, while serving as a moment for reflection and resilience amid challenges.
I never lost hope of my community. But today was just a new spark for me that God was just there. I feel like I'm on a team and I won a championship.
Y'all was loving on each other, working together to make things happen for other people. And that's a big deal.
Steering was something that real estate agents did.
Dena Love Day brought together resources for residents: hairdressers offered braiding services next to FEMA employees helping people apply for disaster relief.
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